Humane Society Seeking $3 Million in Funding to Complete Peterborough Animal Care Centre

With the Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) less than six months away from moving into the Peterborough Animal Care Centre, the shelter is seeking $3 million to complete the project.

The groundbreaking ceremony began in late June of last year. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.

The centre is located at 1999 Technology Dr. where construction began in May of last year. The fundraising goal was at $10 million since then.

“Spreading the word, donating and endorsing the project is what we need right now to get us into our new home,” said Shawn Morey, PHS executive director. “The Peterborough Animal Care Centre will truly revolutionize animal care, not only in Peterborough but for our greater region.”

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.

“The project is currently on budget and following the timeline, which has been a challenge with Covid-19. But thanks to the many local contractors, suppliers and the hard work going into this project we’ve been able to stay on track. The pillar of this project is the funding, and with the community’s support we can achieve our goal in revolutionizing animal care in Peterborough and beyond.”

The Centre is projected to be completed by the year end according to the Humane Society.  The building will be over 24,000 sq. ft. and include a state-of-the-art Animal Adoption & Education Centre, Publicly Accessible & High-Volume Spay/Neuter Clinic and Canada’s first Dog Rehabilitation Centre created in partnership with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.

Visit www.ourpetproject.ca to donate towards the shelter.

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Peterborough Humane Society Receives Donation for Animals In Need

Several future pets get a boost as the Peterborough Humane Society received a $3,000 donation from DocuPet announced on Monday.

Pet licensing is mandatory and must be renewed annually according to the Humane Society. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society.

DocuPet, a pet licensing company, has been the official pet licensing partner of the PHS. Pets can get their tags at the animal shelter to help lost animals be returned to their owners faster and easier.

“These funds will help support our mission and provide essential care and services to the thousands of animals we see each year,” said Shawn Morey, PHS executive director. “Our goal is to increase pet licensing compliance within the City, and with the support of DocuPet and responsible pet owners in our great City, this generous donation is made possible”.

DocuPet has over 170 unique pet tag styles. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society.

Twenty per cent of all designer tag sales purchased from DocuPet go towards the Peterborough Humane Society according to the press release.

PHC encourages valid pet tags since those animals spend little to no time at all at the shelter. That opens up valuable time, space and resources for local animals in need and the dedicated staff that serves them.

Sixty per cent of pet shelter funding comes from license sales but that just 13% of pet owners comply with mandatory registration laws according to DocuPet. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society.

The Peterborough Humane Society cares for approximately 2,000 homeless, stray, injured and abused animals each year.

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